Stack cisco 2960X

I have 2 2960S and 2
2960X Cisco switch with a flexstack module which we would like to add. I want to stack them together, has anybody got tips with this? Thanks.

Hi,
From Cisco website, we get following article. Please refer to it and check if can help you.
Cisco
Catalyst 2960-S, 2960-X, and 2960-XR Stacking with FlexStack and FlexStack-Plus Technology: Description, Usage, and Best Practices
Please Note: Since the web site is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice. Microsoft
does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.
However, this issue seems to be more related to Cisco switch configurations. I suggest that you would contact
with Cisco support and confirm this issue. I believe we will get a better assistance there.
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
Justin Gu

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    Yes
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